BBL Sixers vs Stars Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 26, 2025
Last updated: Dec 26, 2025, 6:59AM | Published: Dec 23, 2025, 10:59PM
Draftstars Australia's BBL Sixers vs Stars DFS contest begins at 6:05pm AEDT on December 26, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for BBL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' BBL contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on December 26 and beyond.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
With the latest BBL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more BBL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars match-up to help you make the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Glenn Maxwell (MLS, BAT/BOW) | $18,500 | 62.1 | 3.4 |
| Value | Peter Siddle (MLS, BOW) | $12,500 | 43 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Jack Edwards (SYS, BOW/BAT) | $21,600 | 50.8 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan Merlo (MLS, BAT/BOW) | $8,000 | 26.6 | 3.3 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide the most "bang for your buck," meaning they are expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options refer to the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
BAT (Batsman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Glenn Maxwell (MLS) | $18,500 | 62.1 | 3.4 |
| Value | Daniel Hughes (SYS) | $10,400 | 35.7 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Jack Edwards (SYS) | $21,600 | 50.8 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan Merlo (MLS) | $8,000 | 26.6 | 3.3 |
BOW (Bowler)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Glenn Maxwell (MLS) | $18,500 | 62.1 | 3.4 |
| Value | Peter Siddle (MLS) | $12,500 | 43 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Jack Edwards (SYS) | $21,600 | 50.8 | 2.3 |
| Cheapie | Jonathan Merlo (MLS) | $8,000 | 26.6 | 3.3 |
Conclusion
When building your BBL Sixers vs Stars teams, consider starting with a value player like Peter Siddle. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Glenn Maxwell is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Jonathan Merlo.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jack Edwards is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' BBL Sixers vs Stars slate closes at 6:05pm AEDT on Friday. ENTER NOW!
As with all BBL DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven BBL fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the BBL Sixers vs Stars slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your BBL DFS line-ups.
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